NCJ Number
153280
Date Published
1994
Length
374 pages
Annotation
A manual provides guidelines for the development of violence-prevention strategies for elementary and secondary schools in Canada, accompanied by lesson outlines and a video to be used in instructing students in violence prevention.
Abstract
The manual on the development of a school-based violence prevention strategy begins with a discussion of why schools should be involved in ending violence and promoting equality. This is followed by a section on who should be involved in such a program and how to gain their commitment. Another section provides guidelines for awareness and professional-development sessions on violence in relationships, to be presented to school personnel and parents. A discussion of a safe school climate and zero tolerance of violence precedes guidelines for the development of elementary and secondary school strategies for violence prevention. Remaining sections of the manual address the handling of student disclosures of witnessing violence at home, barriers to program development and how to overcome them, critical issues, evaluation, the development of an action plan, and a list of resources. The video that accompanies the manual is intended for showing to teachers and school administrators who are embarking on school-based or systemwide violence-prevention programs. A facilitator's guide for discussion comes with the video. Also included are the outlines and resource suggestions for 65 lessons on violence prevention. Appended discussion guides, evaluation forms, a sample brochure, and 56 references